Publications

Growing Spaces for Play
In 2001 we published Growing Spaces for Play, on the value of play in the natural environment, in association with RoSPA.

"A handbook which takes you through values, design, and to the practicalities of incorporating environmental play spaces in new or existing locations. It's a "must buy" for anyone concerned about the way children play."

Cost £5 including post and packing, to order yours please contact us.

Survey of outdoor sport and play provision within Devon

A Research Report from the Devon Playing Fields Association in partnership with devonplay

To request your free copy please contact us.

or download a PDF version here

Spaces for Play
This year we published Spaces to Play, a bite size guide to play area development.

"This introductory guide addresses the most commonly asked questions about setting up or refurbishing a play area. It includes advice on health and safety, involving members of the community, and fundraising."

To request your free copy please contact us.

Alternatively you can download an electronic (PDF) version here. (Please note that this is a large file - approximately 3.8MB.)

 

Playing for Real™
This year we have published the Playing for Real™ Toolkit, a practical resource for consulting children about outdoor play spaces.

"devonplay has been helping local communities with their play spaces for the last twelve years and has developed Playing for Real™ to involve children in decision-making. This toolkit is intended as a practical guide to the steps to create or improve a play space."

For more information and a downloadable pdf leaflet about the toolkit please click Playing for Real™ Toolkit

Coming soon:

We will shortly be publishing Hey, what about me! a practical guide to consulting and involving children with special needs.

To be kept informed about this and other new publications please contact us.